--- title: "Less Lethal Weapons (LLW) 0-50m Systems Framework for Policing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d736" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d736" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d736.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d736.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2025-10-30" --- # Less Lethal Weapons (LLW) 0-50m Systems Framework for Policing Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d736 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d736) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d736.json) ## Summary The Home Office is in the planning phase of a procurement process for a framework titled "Less Lethal Weapons (LLW) 0-50m Systems Framework for Policing." This procurement, with a total estimated value of £40 million, is aimed at providing Small Calibre Impact Launcher systems and Kinetic Impact Projectile systems for policing across the UK and Northern Ireland. The procurement will be conducted under the Procurement Act 2023 through a two-stage Competitive Flexible procedure. Suppliers can participate in this opportunity by completing a Procurement Specific Questionnaire and engaging in technical and user handling testing before being invited to tender. The framework will span four years, commencing in 2027, and aims to award two contracts per lot, making a total of four systems available through a direct award procedure. The procurement focuses on goods in the public safety and anti-riot equipment sector, with critical industry categories including firearms and ammunition. Suppliers must express interest by 23rd January 2026, and the award period is anticipated to conclude by 15th December 2026. This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in the manufacturing and supply of less lethal weapons, firearms, anti-riot equipment, and related ammunition. SMEs with technical capability, a strong manufacturing track record, and response readiness for law enforcement requirements are well-suited to compete for this framework. Participating suppliers must ensure technical compliance and reliability, offering innovative solutions that align with existing policing capabilities. The structured approach, including direct engagement through the Home Office's e-Sourcing Portal, allows interested businesses to contribute to a significant retooling effort within UK's law enforcement landscape, promoting sustained business growth through established framework agreements. Companies fitting these criteria should prepare to engage in upcoming market dialogue sessions and respond to the formal procurement invitation come early 2026. ## Notice The aim of the procurement is to award a framework for the provision of Small Calibre Impact Launcher systems (SCILs) and Kinetic Impact Projectile systems (KIPs) to supplement existing Less Lethal Weapons capability across Policing. The two-lot framework is expected to be four years in term, with a total noncommittal ceiling value of PS40m. Interested suppliers will be invited to submit one bid for one or both lots. The intention is to award two contracts per lot, with a total of four systems available for purchase by UK and NI Policing via a direct award procedure (two SCILs, two KIPs). ### Lot Information Small Calibre Impact Launcher System Small Calibre Impact Launcher System including ammunition and ancillary goods and services Kinetic Impact Projectile System Kinetic Impact Projectile System and ammunition and ancillary goods and services ### Planning Information Market Engagement Session via Teams, 13th November 2025 The Home Office is hosting an online market engagement session on Thursday 13th November 11:30-13:00 for all interested suppliers. Register your interest via email to CollaborativeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk The session will provide suppliers with an opportunity to raise queries about the project and provide live anonymised feedback. The presentation will cover: –Background to the project –Detail on the procurement process –Summary of the requirements (with the draft specification being shared following the meeting) –Timetable –Draft financial pricing model / proposed financial approach –Evaluation approach including draft questions and anticipated weightings Ahead of the publish of this preliminary market engagement notice, the Home Office also shared with known suppliers a short, 6-question questionnaire to gain an understanding of the level of market interest and number of potential solutions available. A summary of the procurement scope, approach, and timeline was provided. This document can be made available upon request via CollaborativeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069780-2025 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 22 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Mar 2027 - 21 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000,000 | | Lots value | £40,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HOME OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35220000 - Anti-riot equipment - 35320000 - Firearms - 35330000 - Ammunition ## Release History - 30 Oct 2025 at 14:43 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069780-2025 - 30 Oct 2025 at 14:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069774-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069780-2025 30th October 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069774-2025 30th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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